The Sharing and Re-Use of Research Data and Outputs via the Application of

RADAR

Dr Robin BurgessR.Burgess@gsa.ac.uk

Open Repositories Conference 2013

Context• To describe the development of RADAR,

Glasgow School of Art’s research repository• Demonstrate how RADAR has been

implemented for the management of research outputs

• Demonstrate aspects of re-use and sharing of data through RADAR

• Describe future developments to RADAR

Background - GSA• A creative hothouse• At the heart of one of

Europe’s most influential creative artistic communities

• Producers of mature and confident graduates in fine art, design and architecture

• Researchers that influence world culture and generate new knowledge

Background – Arts Data• Complex• Complicated• Hard to define• Appropriate

management systems required

• Valuable resource

Background - RADAR• Outputs recorded in

a Filemaker database

• Poorly embedded• Limited access• Lack of re-use and

sharing of information

• Complicated system

RADAR DevelopmentResearch Art Design Architecture Repository

• JISC Funding acquired• Engagement with EPrints

• Liaison with ScreenMedia• RADAR developed

RADAR – External View

RADAR – Internal View

Application of RADARInternal:• Uploading research

outputs• Enhancement of

staff profiles• Showcasing work at

GSA• Management of

research data

External:• Sharing the

research undertaken at GSA

• Enhancing links with other institutes

• Linking with funding bodies

• Open access

RADAR Functions

Data Management:• Uploading of

research outputs• Enhancing staff

profiles• Storage facility• Publications record

Data Extrapolation:• Research Excellence

Framework• Funding body issues• Open access to

information• Research showcase

Sharing and Re-UseStaff Profiles:• Developed to enable

staff to share their research practice

• Embedded links with RADAR

• Key research highlighted

• Dynamically managed

Sharing and Re-UseREF:• REF2013 module

produced by EPrints• Enables staff to

choose REFable outputs

• Reports can be generated

• Links with HEFCE

REF - ContinuedREF2013 Module:• Assign UoA• Assign Champions• Select Outputs• Rate and qualify• View and generate

reports• Export data for

further use

REF Data - Outputs

• Reports run from the REF module in RADAR

• Correspond with the HEFCE system

Staff Engagement• Increased awareness of the importance of

uploading quality outputs• Full metadata deposits• Increased knowledge of data management• Better web presence for staff• Awareness of the complexity of arts research

data• Inclusion of physical evidence with outputs

Future Enhancements• Research Data

Management (KAPTUR Project)

• Research Pipeline system

• Postgraduate record keeping

• Additional deposit types - theses

Support for Development

Concluding Remarks• Iterative process for the

development of RADAR• Continued engagement

with research staff• Buy-in for enhancements• Forward planning with

regard to changes in policy/procedures

Acknowledgements• The team at EPrints (Justin Bradley and

Tim Miles-Board)• ScreenMedia• William Nixon (Glasgow University)• VADS• GSA Research Office and Learning

Resources• The researchers at GSA• Images courtesy of Burgess&Bear

(http://www.facebook.com/BurgessBear)

http://radar.gsa.ac.uk/

Thankyou